When training to dive, whether for pleasure or to advance your career, it’s crucial to be aware of the injuries that can occur and recognize their symptoms. Non-divers may assume the biggest risk is becoming a snack for a shark. Yet, the most common dangers result...
Losing a loved one at sea or as a result of injuries sustained in a maritime accident can be a harrowing experience. While grieving the loss of your loved one, it is important that you know your legal rights. One of the most important maritime statutes is the Death on...
After the Deepwater Horizon explosion in 2010, worker safety on offshore oil and gas rigs temporarily became a hot topic across the United States. However, it didn't take long for people to lose interest in this particular issue. Now, just over a decade after that...
There are many safety risks that people in the maritime industry face. Among them are the risks of slipping and falling, burning themselves, chemical exposure, puncture wounds and others. Of all the risks, the one that has to be taken most seriously is the risk of...
Statistically speaking, commercial fishing is the most dangerous occupation in America. The fatality rate for those working in the commercial fishing industry is 35 times higher than the average profession here in the U.S. Data highlighting the dangers that winches...
Deaths of those lost at sea are perhaps the hardest of all for families and loved ones to accept because there is no resolution. There is no way to know with 100% certainty that the overboard crewmember is deceased and not alive and adrift in the vast, treacherous...
Cruises can last for weeks or just a few hours. As popular as cruises are for long-term travel, they aren't the only time that people find themselves eating aboard a cruise ship. People ranging from businesses having a staff party to those hosting a wedding reception...
